Delaware 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024) Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 288 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 9 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO COUNTIES.

Last action — Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

The Act allows the Kent County Levy Court to impose a lodging tax not greater than 3% in Kent County.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill allows Kent County to impose a local lodging tax of up to 3%.

  • § 8112, Title 9 of the Delaware Code

    Kent County may impose, by duly enacted ordinance, a local lodging tax of no more than 3% of the rent, in addition to the amount imposed by the State or municipality, for any room in a hotel, motel, or tourist home, as defined in § 6101 of Title 30, which is located within all of the unincorporated areas of the county.

    This addition allows Kent County to implement a local lodging tax.

Action History

  1. Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 60 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 288 do?
The Act allows the Kent County Levy Court to impose a lodging tax not greater than 3% in Kent County.
Who sponsors SB 288?
SB 288 is sponsored by William Bush (Democratic) and Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 288?
This bill died with 152nd General Assembly (2023-2024). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 288?
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